One of my very first vintage watches . . . "The Old Clunker" . . . early Valjoux 72 . . . engraving dates it to 1943.

To my eye, as good as it gets!!

Jeff

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: This Skipper 1564 arrived today, and coming out of the box, it
: winked at me. Yes, my second blue dial of 2018!!

: Quick observations: 1564 must easier on the wrist (and my eyes)
: than the 15640 . . . for the same reason that I prefer 1163 to
: 11630 or 11063 Heuer oyster bracelet looks fantastic on this
: watch . . . grains of rice can feel and look a bit
: "light" on the 1970s C-shape cases . . . extra
: "beef" of this oyster bracelet gives this watch
: excellent balance something fun about the asymmetry / colors of
: the recorders this bezel does not like to be photographed.

: This is my first 1564 . . . with only one 1563 in my collection . .
: . fun watch!!

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